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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.06, 3,344.88 and 1,256.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.06, 3,344.88 and 1,256.10 is: 1,882.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.06 : 3,344.88 = 1,256.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.06/3,344.88 = 1,256.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.06x = 3,344.88 × 1,256.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.06x = 4,201,480.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,480.76/2,232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.34

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